Marvel Comics’ web-slinger debuts in intense crossover

Spider-Man faces off against a worthy foe in new series Spider-Man faces his toughest challenge yet in Marvel Comics’ latest crossover; “The Clone Conspiracy.” Written by Dan Slott and with art by Jim Cheung, “The Clone Conspiracy” follows Peter Parker feeling responsible over his uncle J. Jonah Jameson Sr.’s death. He was cautious about using a new medical procedure and sensed something wrong about it. Parker, as Spider-Man, later investigates a company behind this new breakthrough named New U. Spider-Man soon learns an old villain, Jackal, created New U and plans on ruining Parker’s life for good. The series continued…

Marvel offers online access to comics

Some people like to spend their Spring Break at the beach, traveling or even just staying at home watching Netflix. What about a comic binge? Ever heard of that? Couldn’t there be a site that would allow people unlimited access to their favorite comics at the click of a button? There is, and it is called Marvel Unlimited. Marvel has created its own comic version of Net ix. It is not something brand new but has existed since 2007. Marvel Unlimited is available online or via app and users can start off paying $9.99/month and get to read all of…

‘Convergence’ series stars iconic hero in issue zero

  Victor Rhodes Reporter Superman learns about an upcoming event in DC Comics’ “Convergence” issue No. 0. “Convergence” begins where readers last saw Superman and Brainiac enter a dimensional rift in “Superman: Doomed.” We see broken shards of multiple Supermen and other heroes from different earths or timelines. The issue opens with Superman looking for Brainiac as he ventures farther in the strange domain. He later finds him, questioning his motives on why he there and finding a way back home. Readers soon learn his true intention: to test Kal-El and save Metropolis from different realities. The basic premise of…